ML20CR
5 source records. Standards, editions and conditions are presented separately; matching grade names do not establish interchangeability.
Refer to each source for mass fractions and analysis type. Missing values are not treated as 0. Manufacturer typical values, standard guarantees and measured heat results must remain separate. Use the material selector for calculations and condition selection.
Open condition selection, comparison and carbon-equivalent tools for ML20CR →ML20Cr · GB/T 5953
Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results
- Material form
- Wire rod
- Original record status
- Reference transcription of standard
- Standard edition
- GB/T 6478-2015
- Table / clause
- Table 2
Carbon-equivalent reference
Composition
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.18 ~ 0.23 |
| Si | 0.1 ~ 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| P | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cr | 0.9 ~ 1.2 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Al(total) | ≥ 0.02 (upper limit not stated) |
Applicability and limitations
Clause 6.1.1 of GB/T5953.1/.2:2009 follows the relevant standards identified in the contract; This is reference composition for the same designation under GB/T6478; the applicable standard must be confirmed by contract, and these values are not directly treated as mandatory composition under 5953. No edition is stated on the website; Displayed under this source edition; contract applicability is not established
Verification notes
Standard source: GB/T 6478-2015 · Table 2View associated products →ML20Cr · GB/T 28906-2025
Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results
- Material category
- Alloy steel
- Subcategory
- Surface-hardening type cold-heading steel
- Material form
- Reference record
- Original record status
- Original standard verified
- Standard edition
- GB/T 28906-2025
- Table / clause
- Table 2 · Footnotes; 7.1.5–7.1.7
- PDF page references
- 8、11
Carbon-equivalent reference
Estimates are presented separately for each applicable composition condition. Match the actual ordering conditions; ranges must not be combined.
Determine total aluminum Alt: 0.020–0.060%.
Determine acid-soluble aluminum Als: 0.015–0.055%.
Composition record (conditional branches apply; this is not an unconditional requirement)
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.18 ~ 0.23 |
| Si | 0.1 ~ 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| Al | 0.02 ~ 0.06 |
| Cr | 0.9 ~ 1.2 |
| P | ≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.02 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Sn | ≤ 0.06 (lower limit not stated) |
Applicability and limitations
Mass percent, heat analysis, GB/T28906-2025 Table 2. ; 7.1.5 residual Cr/Ni/Cu are each ≤0.20% and Sn≤0.06%; tabulated alloy Cr is not subject to the residual maximum; 7.1.7 product-analysis tolerances follow GB/T222 and must not be directly treated as heat-analysis limits. ; The standard scope for hot-rolled cold-heading wire rod does not replace confirmation of actual supply dimensions and the component manufacturing process; Mechanical properties require separate verification. ; When measuring acid-soluble aluminum, Als0.015–0.055% is used and is retained separately from total aluminum Alt0.020–0.060%; The Al element field must be interpreted with the selected measurement condition.
Original condition-branch records
Determine total aluminum Alt: 0.020–0.060%.
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.18 ~ 0.23 |
| Si | 0.1 ~ 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| Al | 0.02 ~ 0.06 |
| Cr | 0.9 ~ 1.2 |
| P | ≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.02 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Sn | ≤ 0.06 (lower limit not stated) |
Determine acid-soluble aluminum Als: 0.015–0.055%.
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.18 ~ 0.23 |
| Si | 0.1 ~ 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| Al | 0.015 ~ 0.055 |
| Cr | 0.9 ~ 1.2 |
| P | ≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.02 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Sn | ≤ 0.06 (lower limit not stated) |
A condition branch must be selected
YesVerification notes
Visual check of the original composition table and footnotesML20Cr · GB/T 28906-2012
Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results
- Subcategory
- Surface-hardening type cold-heading steel
- Material form
- Reference record
- Original record status
- Original standard verified
- Standard edition
- GB/T 28906-2012
- Table / clause
- Table 2; 6.1.3/6.1.5–6.1.7
- PDF page references
- 5、7
Carbon-equivalent reference
Composition
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.18 ~ 0.23 |
| Si | 0.1 ~ 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| Al | ≥ 0.02 (upper limit not stated) |
| Cr | 0.9 ~ 1.2 |
| P | ≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
Applicability and limitations
GB/T28906-2012, Table 2, heat analysis, mass percent. ; Alt in the table is total aluminum, with requirement ≥0.020% but no maximum; the 2025 maximum or acid-soluble-aluminum replacement conditions are not applied. ; 6.1.5 residual Cr/Ni/Cu are each ≤0.20%; Where Cr is a tabulated alloy range, the residual Cr maximum does not apply; Where Sn is unspecified in the original text, the Sn maximum from a newer edition is not inserted. ; 6.1.7 composition tolerances follow GB/T222; Heat-analysis limits are not treated as product-analysis tolerances. ; The standard scope covers hot-rolled cold-heading wire rod; supply conditions and the actual component process still require confirmation.
Verification notes
All original table entries and related notes visually verifiedML20Cr · GB/T 6478-2015
Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results
- Subcategory
- Surface-hardening type cold-heading steel
- Material form
- Reference record
- Original record status
- Original standard verified
- Standard edition
- GB/T 6478-2015
- Table / clause
- Table 2 · Footnotes; 6.1.5–6.1.7
- PDF page references
- 8、10
Carbon-equivalent reference
Estimates are presented separately for each applicable composition condition. Match the actual ordering conditions; ranges must not be combined.
Measured total aluminium (Alt) ≥ 0.020%
Measured acid-soluble aluminium (Als) ≥ 0.015%
Composition record (conditional branches apply; this is not an unconditional requirement)
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.18 ~ 0.23 |
| Si | 0.1 ~ 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| Al | ≥ 0.02 (upper limit not stated) |
| Cr | 0.9 ~ 1.2 |
| P | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
Applicability and limitations
GB/T6478-2015, Table 2, heat-analysis mass percentages. ; 6.1.5 residual Cr/Ni/Cu are each ≤.20%; tabulated alloy Cr is not subject to the residual Cr maximum. ; 6.1.7 product-analysis tolerances follow GB/T222 and do not widen the default heat-analysis range; Where Sn is unspecified, limits from a newer edition are not inserted. ; Specific dimensions, product condition and mechanical-property conditions require separate verification; composition alone does not establish suitability for forming a component. ; Alt is total aluminum ≥.020%; when measuring acid-soluble aluminum, Als≥.015% applies; no maximum is specified; The Al field must be interpreted according to the selected measurement basis.
Original condition-branch records
Measured total aluminium (Alt) ≥ 0.020%
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.18 ~ 0.23 |
| Si | 0.1 ~ 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| Al | ≥ 0.02 (upper limit not stated) |
| Cr | 0.9 ~ 1.2 |
| P | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
Measured acid-soluble aluminium (Als) ≥ 0.015%
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.18 ~ 0.23 |
| Si | 0.1 ~ 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| Al | ≥ 0.015 (upper limit not stated) |
| Cr | 0.9 ~ 1.2 |
| P | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
A condition branch must be selected
YesVerification notes
Visual check of all relevant ranges and footnotes in original Tables 1, 2, 4 and 5ML20Cr · GB/T 6478-2001
Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results
- Material form
- Reference record
- Original record status
- Original standard verified
- Standard edition
- GB/T 6478-2001
- Table / clause
- Table 2 / 6.1.4–6.1.8
- PDF page references
- 5、6
Carbon-equivalent reference
Composition
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.17 ~ 0.23 |
| Si | ≤ 0.3 (lower limit not stated) |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| Al | ≥ 0.02 (upper limit not stated) |
| Cr | 0.9 ~ 1.2 |
| P | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
Applicability and limitations
GB/T6478-2001, Table 2, heat analysis wt%; 6.1.4 residual Cr/Ni/Cu are each ≤.20%; alloy Cr ranges are not subject to the residual maximum. ; 6.1.8 product-analysis tolerances require separate verification under GB/T222-1984, Table 2, and do not widen the default heat-analysis range. ; Actual 2001 edition; Composition from editions 2015 or 2025 is not substituted for this edition; specific dimensions and delivery mechanical properties require separate verification.